Almost 300 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) have been issued by Transport for London (TfL) as part of an initiative designed to ensure that pavements are kept free from ‘clutter’ that could cause injury to pedestrians.
Monthly Archives: November 2016
LRSC president receives ‘Freedom of the City’
James Cracknell OBE, president of the London Road Safety Council, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his role as an ambassador for road safety.
Archive search unearths fascinating road safety films
A search prompted by Road Safety Week 2016 has unearthed a number of fascinating road safety films that ‘focus on the capital’s chaotic roads and attempts to control them’.
Road Safety Week 2016 – what’s happening across London?
A number of road safety teams and stakeholders across London are organising events as part of 2016 Road Safety Week and throughout the week we are publishing details of activities being staged across the Capital.
Bexley lollipop lady recognised for outstanding service
An ‘inspirational’ lollipop lady has seen her 42 years of exemplary service recognised by Bexley Council.
Road safety in the context of a Low Emission Neighbourhood
Delegates at the London Road Safety Council’s Centenary Conference will hear how road safety is being incorporated into public realm improvements being delivered by Westminster Council.
Santander Cycles to light the way this winter
4,000 Santander Cycles have been fitted with ‘innovative’ Blaze Laserlights in an effort to make riders more visible and increase their confidence on the roads.
Schools recognised for championing active and safe travel
34 schools across London have seen their efforts to champion active and safe travel recognised by Transport for London (TfL).
Campaign group stages ‘die in’ to highlight cyclist/HGV problem
A London-based campaign group has staged a ‘die in’ protest in memory of a cyclist who was killed after a collision with a HGV.
‘Driverless cars’ are coming to London
The first driverless cars will arrive in London later this month as part of an £8m research project based in Greenwich.